Arrests After 70-80 Motorcyclists Reported In Wealden

Seven motorcycles have been seized after reports of dangerous and anti-social riding in Wealden on Sunday (March 28).

Officers also made a total of four arrests after concerns were raised by members of the public.

Sussex Police received multiple reports about a group of around 70-80 motorcycles riding dangerously on the A22, at around 12.55pm.

They were reported to be in the vicinity of Maresfield and Little Horsted.

Suitably trained officers were deployed from across the Force, which included Roads Policing, SEU and divisional units.

The group of riders were monitored by NPAS and vehicle tactics were used to stop the main offenders including the use of Stop Stick.

Police said a total of four people were arrested, two of whom attempted to flee from the scene, and seven motorcycles were seized.

A 21-year-old man from Dorset was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to stop. He was released on police bail until 25 April.

A 22-year-old man from Barking was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving without a licence and driving without insurance. He was released on police bail until 25 April.

A 26-year-old man from Islington was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop and driving while disqualified. Released on police bail until 25 April.

A 17-year-old boy from Edenbridge was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving without insurance, two counts of driving without a licence, possession of a class B drug, and failing to provide a specimen for analysis. He was released on police bail 25 April.

Chief Inspector Michael Hodder, of the Surrey and Sussex Roads Policing Unit, said:

“The vast majority of motorcyclists who travel around Sussex do so in a sensible manner. However there are a small minority of bikers who believe they can drive in a disrespectful manner on the roads.

"This behaviour is completely unacceptable and causes upset and danger to local communities and road users.

“We will not tolerate this sort of riding and we will continue to robustly deal with those that flout the law.

“The safety of our communities is paramount and working with our local policing colleagues and partners, we will use all available tactics to take these riders and their bikes off our streets."

If you witnessed the dangerous riding or captured anything on dashcam or CCTV, please report this online or call 101 quoting Operation Favour.